Friday, June 1 - Old Words?

Recently I had to write down an account of a
situation that happened in our office. I can't go into details about it,
but I was questioned by two people (younger than me) who read my account concerning my use of the
word "fetch".

I said: So-and-so went to fetch so-and-so.

After the second person questioned me on my use
of the word “fetch”, I felt I needed to explain that I didn't mean it
derogatorily, and added that I am old and I use words like that.

I asked my husband and my daughter if they
thought that it was strange to use that word and they both said no. Of course
they could just be trying to get me to stop worrying about it.

Then I saw this as I was trying to pin something
on Pinterest –

And tonight I noticed that I-Phone, of which I have one, under Settings says “Fetch
New Data”. (Not a picture of my phone)

Guess I’m not as antiquated as I thought.

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Lorraine

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What's This All About?

Each week I will post a snippet or synopsis of a conversation or observation from the school office I work in. I deal with students/children, parents, teachers, and administrators on a daily basis. Sometimes I think that I will really need CPR because these people "kill me" with their wit, or lack of it, their compassion, or lack of it, and their wisdom, or lack of it. Who would have known that a school clerk could have such a life or death job!

About Me

Welcome. My name is Lorraine Mastalski and I'm a lifelong crafter married 40 years to the love of my life who tolerates my obsession with craft supplies and the creative mess we're constantly in the state of. I work in a busy school office and come home to de-stress in my craft room to keep my sanity. Our children have left the nest and we were left with the bird - Kirby, our cockatiel who can be both sweet and nasty in a split second. I hope you enjoy your visit here.